Chautauqua Ends With Forbes and Loseff Quartet
Five day Chautauqua program closes with Lara Forbes dramatic readings and Loseff's Russian Quartet in an orchestral concert. An evening audience packed the tent despite Sunday rain, after a Saturday night of the Elias Day players and a Boston Copley Quintet concert. Reverend F W Fields spoke at the union service with De Kalb congregants as guests.
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Forbes
Loseff
Lura Forbes
Fred G. Bale
Boston Copley Quintet
Elias Day Players
Chautauqua
F. W. Fields
DeKalb
DeKalb Chautauqua Association
Lara Forbes
Rain Causes Heavy Loss in Rural County
Farmers report widespread damage from heavy rain yesterday afternoon and early today. Crops ruined in several county areas as Kishwaukee river rose above banks and Annie's Woods bridge saw water near two feet. Part of Annie's Woods submerged forcing campers to relocate tents.
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Annie’s Woods
Annie's Woods
DeKalb Boy Receives Yale High Honors
Edwin Rayworth of DeKalb graduated from Yale University in New Haven Conn last week and was awarded the high honors of the School at the class exercises. He led the high honor men as marshal among Phi Beta Kappa members for marked ability in university work.
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DeKalb
Yale
Edwin Rayworth
Yale University
New Haven
DeKalb Odd Fellows Miss Services Due to Rain
Severe weather prevented DeKalb Odd Fellows from attending Lindenwood lodge memorial services despite a cordial invitation. Several members planned to go but the stormy Sunday kept them home.
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DeKalb Odd Fellows
Lindenwood Lodge
Independent Oil Station Under Construction in City At Fourth and Lincoln
An Independent Oil company outlet is being built at Fourth and Lincoln streets, replacing the old DeKalb restaurant site. Groundwork is completed and cement foundations and pillars are being laid. Nearby, Corey & Son progress on a second station at John Street and Lincoln Highway, with tanks and pump connections being installed.
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Tne
Andy Lincoln Hledwig
Ol Company
DeKalb
Moe
Corey & Son
John Street
Lincoln Highway
McAdoo Faces Anti Klan Bid At Democratic Convention
United Press reports anti Klan forces plan to push a dry anti Klan plank at the Democratic convention to vote on the floor before balloting. McAdoo allies fight to hold delegates as Bryan predicts a historic convention amid Klan clashes and a strong anti Klan push from Ohio and eastern delegations.
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United Press
Waldorf Hotel
New York
William G
McAdoo
John W. Davis
William Jennings Bryan
Morgan & Co
Wall Street
Mr. Davis
W. G. McAdoo
West
Ku Klux Klan
Moore
Ohio
Resolutions Committee
Cleveland
Dawn to dusk flight across continent reaches St Joseph
Lieutenant Russell Maughan continued his dawn to dusk attempt to cross the continent. He landed at St Joseph flying field at 10 54 a m central standard time after leaving Mitchell Field at 3 59 a m eastern daylight time. He faced a one hour delay in Dayton for gas line repairs and aimed to reach the Golden Gate before sundown with Cheyenne as the next leg.
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Joseph Mo
Sieur Russel Maughan
Rosecrans Flying Field
Maughan
Dayton
St. Joseph
New York
Ra Ying
Cheyenne
Russell Maughan
Mitchell Field
N. Y
Golden Gate
Tecatur
Indianapolis
Ind
Russell Matghan
McCook Field
Airman Smith Ill Delays World Flight From Rangoon
Calcutta reports Lieut. Lowell Smith of America's world flight team is suffering dysentery delaying the round the world voyage. The airmen plan to depart Rangoon tomorrow and expect a large welcome in Calcutta. arrival is hoped for Thursday if they depart Tuesday.
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Smith
India
Calcutta
Lowell Smith
America
Rangoon
DeKalb Opens Bathing Pool With All Day Splash
Theatre managers have sent Mack Sennett scout to DeKalb for the pool opening crowd of thousands. The report notes bathing suits of varied makes and lifeguards on duty. A boy sustains a forehead cut from a misjudged dive as locals warm to summer fun.
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DeKalb
Mack Sennett
Connoseur
Pool Opens With Heat Relief At DeKalb
Swimmers crowded the community pool Saturday from opening at four to 8 30 pm with an estimated 300 in attendance. Regular hours set for weekdays ten to 6 30 and Sundays 4 to closing. Free admission for students until six, then parent supervision required. Board plans a season with events similar to last year and may pursue a national meet bid.
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Muir
DeKalb
A. A
Northwest Storm Claims More Lives Across Minnesota and Dakotas
A fierce Northwest storm added another death as violent weather over the past two weeks has killed 33 people in Minnesota and the Dakotas. The item notes ongoing storm toll across the region and mentions a job notice seeking men for paid work at Arlington Heights and Bjorndahl Construction Co.
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St. Paul
Minn
Northwest
Minnesota
North
South Dakotas
Arlington Heights
Bjorndahl Constructon Go
First Baptist Church Plans Fund Drive for Remodel
The church launches a campaign to raise about 40000 for remodeling to start within a month. Members meet Tuesday at 6 30 PM for a picnic supper as the finance committee outlines plans to rebuild the rear for more capacity and install a new pipe organ with room for a larger choir.
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First Baptist Church
British Ship Forces Honor for American in China Death
The British warship Cockshaver threatened Wahsien to compel Chinese officials to honor Edwin G. Holley, an American killed by junkmen. Holley had lived in New Jersey and worked in China for 15 years. Chinese officials publicly executed two Junkmen's Guild members in retaliation for his death.
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Pekin
Hina
Jone
Cockshaver
Wahsien
Edwin G. Holley
Junkmen’s Guild
Holley
New Jersey
Hags
China
Junkmen
Ford Touring Car Hits Railroad Gate Post
A Ford touring car struck a railroad gate post on Sunday near Fourth Street while racing across the tracks. The driver did not stop to assess damage, and witnesses said he appeared to be in a great hurry before and after the collision. The post sustained no notable damage to the gate, but the car may have been damaged.
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Fourth Street
Canned Heat Habit Promises Quick Stove Convenience
Picnic season promotes the use of Canned Heat for fast meal prep. The advert urges setting up a stove in seconds, frying, toasting, and making hot coffee anywhere. It recommends carrying a Sterno outfit in a car and keeping one at home for instant lunches. The window display invites shoppers to see how convenient it is.
Will Build Malta Line to Supply Power
Wacis Power Company plans to extend electric service toward Malta after filing with the Illinois Commerce Commission for a certificate of convenience and necessity to run a line from DeKalb to Malta. The move aims to provide daytime power, though the Malta plant currently operates only at night. Manager F S Simms is away on vacation. Elmer Reese leads plant operations in his absence.
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Wacis Power Company
Lberty
Malta
FP. S. Simms
Ilinois Commerce Commission
DeKalb
Vilage
F. S. Simms
Elmer Reese
Lincoln Will Get More Time Before Trial
The murder trial of Warren G. Lincoln, Aurora attorney who killed his wife and brother in law and encased their heads in a cement block, has been postponed again. The case was to be called in circuit court at Geneva this morning before Judge William J. Fulton, but the state’s attorney moved to forego trial for a later date.
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Geneva
Warren G. Lincoln
Aurora
William J. Fulton
Taxi driver asked to pay for bicycle damage
Roland Smith, taxi driver, has been asked by the parents of Howard Robinett to compensate for damage to the Robinett bicycle after an accident Friday at the Second Street and Lincoln Highway intersection. Howard was thrown from the bike but not injured. groceries scattered. The bicycle was taken for repairs and Smith refused payment of about five dollars.
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Roland Smith
Howard Robinett
Robinett
Smith
Howard
Second Street
Lincoln Highway
Bandit in County Jail Linked to $2 Million Mail Robbery
Louise Drafka of New London Wisconsin is held in Sycamore county jail on a Chicago Milwaukee St Paul train holdup case involving more than $2,000,000. Judge Lindsay ordered a full inquiry after police moved her for federal custody, amid links to the robbery and possible knowledge of hidden loot. The case follows the arrest of Ernest Fontana. three suspects remain at large: Max Greenberg Blatkie Wilcox and Samuel Grant.
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Louise Drafka
New London
Wis
Sycamore County
Lindsay
Chicago
Willis Newton
China
Newton
William Lindsay
Criminal
Post Office
Joliet, Ii
Ernest Fontana
Max Greenberg
St. Louis
Blatkie Wilcox
Samuel Grant
Army worm menace alarms DeKalb County farmers
Farmers in DeKalb County report an army worm invasion harming fields including hay near Starved Rock and 15 acres of growing corn on Joe Candlish's farm. Soil advisor notes extensive damage and recommends trenching to lure pests into oil. A second item reports Steve Farrell discovering a bug that eats Canada thistles in a barley field.
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DeKalb County
le County
Joe Candlish
County Soil Advisor
le Leon
Wa‘ Loo
Steve Farrell
Canada
Steve
Ergal
Cate
Ray Peterson Plans Detroit Week Vacation
Ray Peterson proprietor of Barb City Store at Your Door will vacation in Detroit for a few days per doctor orders. He has not been in good health recently but the condition is not serious and he intends a short rest. He may visit relatives in Michigan and return home early this week.
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Ray Peterson
Detroit
Barb City
Je Ante
Troit
Mich
Portekh Fc
Mchigan
New Agent to Head Lunch Station on Northwestern Line
Mr and Mrs Sumner transferred from Boone to run the Chicago and Northwestern lunch counter replacing Mr Willeft who goes to Malta to operate a soft drink parlor. Sumner, with Dunne and Company for 14 years, moves with two children to South Fourth Street Chicago. Hearing on Col Forbes demurrer postponed to July 14. Crim appears for the government. PM Ramsay MacDonald invites U S to join interallied conference in London on July 16 to discuss experts plan.
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Boone
G. A. Sumner
and Company
Chicago
Northwestern
Dung
Willeft
Malta
Sumner
Dunne and Company
United Press
South Fourth
Charles R. Forbes
Veterans’ Bureau
Crim
George A. Carpenter
London
England
Ramsay MacDonald
Commons Today
United States
Silverman Window Display Wins Compliments
Silverman window on the street is praised as one of the most beautiful displays, with the bride window at the Silverman store drawing compliments for its bridal finery and a tasteful canopy.
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Silverman
Two Autos Reported Stolen Near Here
Police report two cars missing with alerts from Aurora and Dixon. A 1924 Ford coupe with license 206-376 disappeared from Dixon, while an Aurora Dodge roadster with license 283-989 was stolen.
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Aurora
Dixon
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